2005.4 to 2007.9

Accession No. 2005.4. +A

A pair of ladies’ yellow/black cotton simplex fabric day wear gloves with brosser stitching made in England in 1950’s/1960’s.

Yellow with black polka dot print of varying size. A black brosser sewn back vent of 1.25”. “Pinkhams Gloves” printed on both gloves. Accompanied by a matching 4.5” wide neck scarf.

Donated by Douglas Sweet in June 2005.

Accession No. 2005.5. +A

A pair of ladies’ biscuit coloured leather day wear gloves with fine brosser outseam stitching made in 1920’s/1930’s and an exaggerated flared cuff.

The geometric brown contrast stitching on the flamboyant flared cuff reflects the art deco period.


Donated by Marion Kite in July 2005.

Accession No.2005.6. +A

A pair of ladies’ white doeskin leather day wear gloves with full pique stitching, embroidered with small beads, made in 1950’s.

The gloves made from NewZealand lamb doeskin were washable and therefore very popular until coloured washable suede and glacé leathers became available

Donated by Marion Kite in July 2005.

Accession No. 2005.7. +A

A pair of ladies’ brown leather day wear gloves with full pique stitching, made in Belgium in 1940’s.

4 B L with narrow turned back cuff, 16 curved interlocking scrolls from cuff to the end of the little finger, the scrolls repeated on the top edge of the turned back cuff.

Donated by Marion Kite in September 2005.

Accession No. 2005.8.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ grey leather palm, brown and cream fur back warm day wear gloves with prixseam stitching, made in England in 1950/1960’s.

Made by Fownes of Worcester, a leading British glove manufacturer. Gloves with real fur backs and wool lining were popular from the 1920’s to the late 1960’s.

Donated by John Beddington in October 2005.

Accession No. 2005.8.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ brown leather palm and cream crocheted cotton back with prixseam stitching, made in Hungary in 1960/1970’s.

A popular style of this period for driving, countrywear, etc., the narrow punched leather strips on the crochet back add style as does the punching on the cuff. Perforated fingers on the palm give added grip.

Donated by John Beddington in October 2005.

Accession No. 2005.8.3. +A

A pair of ladies’ ivory leather handsewn gloves, made in England in 1960’s.

A beautifully made simple day wear shorty style with a 2 inch side vent

Donated by John Beddington in October 2005.

Accession No. 2005.8.4. +A

A pair of ladies’ ivory cotton simplex handsewn gloves, made in Austria in 1960/1970’s.

Very elegant absolutely plain 8 B L fine lightweight cotton simplex gloves.

Donated by John Beddington in October 2005.

Accession No. 2005.8.5. +A

A pair of ladies’ suede leather black gloves for evening wear, with fine brosser stitching made in France in 1960’s.

High quality real kid leather gloves, B L 16, cut to fit the arm. Mousquetaire opening with three mushroom shaped buttons.

Donated by John Beddington in October 2005.

Accession No. 2005.9. +A

A pair of ladies’ white cotton simplex daywear gloves with inseam chainstitch, made in England in 1960’s.

A neat functional but attractive shortie style. The parallel lines running the full length of the back of the glove alternating zig-zag with ribbed stitching give a slimming effect to the hand.

Donated by Marion Kite in December 2005.

Accession No. 2005.10. +A

A pair of child’s brown leather with fleece lining warm daywear gloves with brosser stitching, made in Czechoslovakia in 1920/1930’s.

Before the second world war, some children still wore leather gloves for warmth, with styles similar to those of adults.

Donated by Mrs Sylvia Axford in December 2005.

Accession No. 2005.11. +A

A pair of ladies’ white leather day wear with half piqué stitching dated 1930’s.

Attractive embroidery on the back which incorporates four sprays of pink flowers and green leaves.

Donated by Marion Kite in December 2005.

Accession No. 2006.1.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ white leather day wear with full pique stitching, made by Tréfousse, a leading French manufacturer, late Victorian or Edwardian.

A charming young ladies’ style with a half moon turned back cuff embroidered with a spray of flowers and leaves. Three points incorporating ten small flowers.

Donated by past master John Spanner in February 2006.

Accession No. 2006.1.2.

A glove box dated1920/1930’s measuring 13 inches by 3.5 inches and 1.5 inches deep with a snap fastening. Marked “Fownes Gloves”, could have been a presentation box or used for storage.

Donated by past master John Spanner in February 2006.

Accession No. 2006.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ brown leather day wear gloves with inseam brosser stitching, open back and knuckle holes, made by Kirgloves in England ,1960/10980’s.

An early example of the innovative keyhole style developed by Kirgloves of Hitchin based on a continental driving/sports glove.

Donated by Liveryman Gillian Cue in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.3.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ tan fully shrunk cotton simplex daywear made in England. Handsewn, 1950/1980’s by Cornelia James Gloves, Royal Warrant holders, a company enjoying a reputation for quality, style and elegance.

A classic shortie.

Donated by Andrew and Genevieve Lawson of Cornelia James Ltd. in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.3.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ navy and white fully shrunk cotton simplex daywear made in England. Inseam chainstitch, with two colour back reverse contrast buttons. Dated 1950/1980’s by Cornelia James Gloves, Royal Warrant holders, a company enjoying a reputation for quality, style and elegance.

Very elegant. The simple use of two contrasting colours results in a clean geometric effect.

Donated by Andrew and Genevieve Lawson of Cornelia James Ltd. in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.3.3. A

A pair of ladies’ green (olive) fully shrunk cotton simplex daywear made in England. Inseam chainstitch, with leather fourchettes and welt. 1950/1980’s. Made by Cornelia James Gloves, Royal Warrant holders, a company enjoying a reputation for quality, style and elegance.

The two long side points and the double side vents give a slimming and sporty look.

Donated by Andrew and Genevieve Lawson of Cornelia James Ltd. in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.3.4. +A

A pair of ladies’ black/scarlet fully shrunk cotton simplex daywear made in England. Inseam chainstitch, with leather fourchettes, gusset and buttons. 1950/1980’s. Made by Cornelia James Gloves, Royal Warrant holders, a company enjoying a reputation for quality, style and elegance.

4.5 button length, flared gauntlet shape, a glove for the important occasion.

Donated by Andrew and Genevieve Lawson of Cornelia James Ltd. in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.4.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ white cotton crocheted daywear, circa 1930’s with a 4 inch fringed cuff.

This pair is one of twelve which belonged to Mrs Doris Ethel Howard (1899-1947) who lived in South Africa. An interesting collection because of their variety and different countries of origin.

Donated by Mrs Ruth May of Perth, Western Australia in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.4.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ yellow rayon mesh semi formal gloves, circa 1930’s, chainstitched. different countries of origin.


This pair is one of twelve which belonged to Mrs Doris Ethel Howard (1899-1947) who lived in South Africa. An interesting collection because of their variety and
Donated by Mrs Ruth May of Perth, Western Australia in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.4.3. +A

A pair of ladies’ black cotton simplex smart daywear gloves, circa 1930’s, chainstitched, with a bold, flared cuff satin lined, made in U.S.A., bearing a “Dawnelle” trade mark

This pair is one of twelve which belonged to Mrs Doris Ethel Howard (1899-1947) who lived in South Africa. An interesting collection because of their variety and different countries of origin.

Donated by Mrs Ruth May of Perth, Western Australia in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.4.4. +A

A pair of ladies’ black brush dyed suede leather gloves, circa 1930’s. Formal wear with inseam brosser stitching, 11 B L, mousequetaire opening and three pearl buttons.

This pair is one of twelve which belonged to Mrs Doris Ethel Howard (1899-1947) who lived in South Africa. An interesting collection because of their variety and different countries of origin.

Donated by Mrs Ruth May of Perth, Western Australia in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.4.5. +A

A pair of ladies’ tan suede leather gloves, circa 1930’s. Daywear made in Holland with full pique stitching and a side gusset to the cuff.

This pair is one of twelve which belonged to Mrs Doris Ethel Howard (1899-1947) who lived in South Africa. An interesting collection because of their variety and different countries of origin.

Donated by Mrs Ruth May of Perth, Western Australia in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.4.6. +A

A pair of ladies’ cotton simplex daywear gloves, circa 1930’s, with a light navy palm and light tan back. Outseam brosser stitching and embroidered with four openwork latticed diamonds.

This pair is one of twelve which belonged to Mrs Doris Ethel Howard (1899-1947) who lived in South Africa. An interesting collection because of their variety and different countries of origin.

Donated by Mrs Ruth May of Perth, Western Australia in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.4.7. +A

A pair of ladies’ navy nylon simplex palm and stretch crochet back daywear gloves, dated 1940’s, chainstitched with a loop strap through eyelets on the back. “Ladycape” nylon fabric printed inside each glove.

This pair is one of twelve which belonged to Mrs Doris Ethel Howard (1899-1947) who lived in South Africa. An interesting collection because of their variety and different countries of origin.

Donated by Mrs Ruth May of Perth, Western Australia in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.4.8. +A

A pair of ladies’ navy leather palm and beige cotton crochet back handsewn daywear gloves, made in France circa 1930’s, a fashionable sporty look.

This pair is one of twelve which belonged to Mrs Doris Ethel Howard (1899-1947) who lived in South Africa. An interesting collection because of their variety and different countries of origin.

Donated by Mrs Ruth May of Perth, Western Australia in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.4.9. +A

A pair of ladies’ glacé leather black full pique stitching daywear gloves, made in England circa 1930’s. Embroidered with three contrast stitched points and similarly stitched three arrowheads design on the cuff.

This pair is one of twelve which belonged to Mrs Doris Ethel Howard (1899-1947) who lived in South Africa. An interesting collection because of their variety and different countries of origin.

Donated by Mrs Ruth May of Perth, Western Australia in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.4.10. +A

A pair of ladies’ glacé leather tan full pique stitching daywear gloves, made by Young in the Yeovil area, England circa 1930’s. Decorated with tiny knots following curved points.

This pair is one of twelve which belonged to Mrs Doris Ethel Howard (1899-1947) who lived in South Africa. An interesting collection because of their variety and different countries of origin.

Donated by Mrs Ruth May of Perth, Western Australia in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.4.11. +A

A pair of ladies’ glacé leather biscuit coloured daywear gloves with full pique stitching, made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1930’s. With a flared cuff decorated with an allover punched pyramid design.

This pair is one of twelve which belonged to Mrs Doris Ethel Howard (1899-1947) who lived in South Africa. An interesting collection because of their variety and different countries of origin.

Donated by Mrs Ruth May of Perth, Western Australia in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.4.12. +A

A pair of ladies’ glacé leather black cold daywear gloves with full pique stitching, circa 1930’s. With a fully fur lined flared cuff. The glove can be worn with the cuff turned back to reveal a black and white pattern.

This pair is one of twelve which belonged to Mrs Doris Ethel Howard (1899-1947) who lived in South Africa. An interesting collection because of their variety and different countries of origin.

Donated by Mrs Ruth May of Perth, Western Australia in March 2006.

Accession No. 2006.5. +A

A pair of young girls’ pink leather daywear, made with fine brosser stitching in France in 1890’s. Special features are the long palm vent secured by an adjustable narrow braid and the fine white edge at the cuff.

A rare example of late Victorian gloves. The size would indicate that they were a young ladies’s gloves, very pretty, French, made beautifully by the firm of Jouvin, Grenoble.

Donated in April 2006 by Liveryman Simon Moyle

Accession No. 2006.6.1. +A

A pair of ladies biscuit coloured formal evening wear, stretch nylon Helanca gloves with inseam chainstitch from the 1950’s.

The gloves are a three button size with Mousquetaire opening.

Helanca was a pre Lycra stretch yarn developed in Switzerland during the 1950’s and the French manufacturer Neyret was famous for gloves made of fabrics made of this yarn. Of special interest is the moiré effect on this particular pair.

Donated by Liveryman Douglas Sweet

Accession No. 2006.6.2. +A

A pair of ladies light yellow goatskin leather day wear gloves, made in England in the 1930’s, handsewn with a bold flared cuff.

Elegant and stylish, beautifully made with the contrast stitching adding to its appeal.

Donated by Liveryman Douglas Sweet

Accession No. 2006.7.

A miniature cream leather glove , possibly French, roundstitched, of the early twentieth century.

This right hand glove is the half of a pair originally owned by a member of the Morley family who kept the left hand glove. It could be either an apprentice piece, a dolls glove or, less likely, a sample to show the style.

Donated by Mrs Muriel Riches in 2006.

Accession No. 2006.8.A

A pair of ladies ivory leather daywear gloves with full pique stitching of the 1930’s.
The flared cuff is typical of its period

Donated by Miss Muriel Holden in 2006.

Accession No. 2006.9.+A

A pair of ladies suede leather formal evening wear, mid brown in colour with Brosser inseam stitching, possibly French of the 1930’s.

A conventional long evening style with mousquetaire opening, but unusual in that it has a 2 button closure instead of the normal 3. It is heavier than usual because the gloves are made of antelope leather.

Donated by Liveryman Robert Yentob

Accession No. 2006.10. +A

A pair of men’s driving gloves of the 1970’s with inseam stitching, made in England, with a tan leather palm and biscuit coloured back of knitted stretch nylon, the leather being Pittards specially developed ‘Top Gear’ leather.

The leather palm with imitation peccary markings, comfortable stretchable nylon back, elastic wrist, two rows of perforation and three of raised stitching for extra grip, was simple, sporty and functional, and very popular for some two decades.

Donated by Liveryman Marion Kite in 2006

Accession No. 2007.1.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ nylon simplex lime green daywear gloves made in England in the 1960’s, with chainstitch, made by Cornelia James.

‘Bri-Nylon’ was the trademark of British Nylon spinners. Initially, to ensure product quality, only manufacturers who conformed to the standards set by them and registered for the purpose were allowed to use the mark.



Donated by Mrs D. MacFarlane in 2007

Accession No. 2007.1.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ nylon simplex black formal evening gloves with inseam chainstitch, made in England in the 1960’s by Cornelia James.

14 BL, 3 Button Mousquetaire opening and with lusciously embroidered oyster satin sequined turnback cuff suggests that they were made for a special occasion


Donated by Mrs D. MacFarlane in 2007

Accession No. 2007.1.3. +A

A pair of ladies’ nylon stretch satin biscuit colour evening gloves with inseam chainstitch, made in in the 1960’s in western Germany.

Three rows of ruching on the back from wrist to cuff. A fashionable 1960’s style.

Donated by Mrs D. MacFarlane in 2007

Accession No. 2007.2.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ light brown cold weather gloves with leather palm and fur back with prixeam stitching made in England in the 1950’s.

The gloves are extremely warm, with lambskin lined deep flared cuff and cotton fleece lined hand and fingers. Often produced from offcuts from the fur industry, they were very popular and produced in large numbers.

Donated by Liveryman Marion Kite in 2007

Accession No. 2007.2.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ glacé leather beige daywear gloves with full pique stitching, made in England in the 1960’s.

Classic 2.5 BL cut top, well cut and made in soft lightweight leather, imitation peccary. An early example of Pittards revolutionary washable leather


Donated by Liveryman Marion Kite in 2007

Accession No. 2007.3.1. +A

A pair of men’s cotton duplex yellow formal daywear with handsewn stitching, made in England in the 1950’s.

An essential Accessory in the wardrobe of a well dressed gentleman, made from top quality fine cotton duplex fabric that looks and even feels like leather; comfortable and easily washed.

Donated by Liveryman Bryan Green in 2007

Accession No. 2007.3.2. +A

A pair of men’s yellow leather daywear with half pique stitching, made in England in the 1950’s.

Worn or carried in town by gentlemen and some city professionals.

Donated by Liveryman Bryan Green in 2007

Accession No. 2007.4.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ black nylon stretch evening wear gloves made with inseam stitching in the 1950’s with gilt metallic thread embroidery.

Elegant embroidered circular scroll motifs across the top of the gloves offset by a narrow 9cm zig-zag motif on the back of the hand.

Donated by Mrs J. Cawson via Liveryman Susan Olsburgh

Accession No. 2007.4.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ ivory nylon evening wear gloves made with inseam stitching in the 1950/60’s.

Embroidered with one small pearl and diamonté at the wrist. Simple chic by Cornelia James.

Donated by Mrs J. Cawson via Liveryman Susan Olsburgh

Accession No. 2007.4.3. +A

A pair of ladies’ black cotton formal wear gloves, handsewn ,in the 1960’s.

Embroidered with rows of tiny single black beads down the back of the fingers to meet a heavily embroidered leaf motif at the cuff.

Donated by Mrs J. Cawson via Liveryman Susan Olsburgh

Accession No. 2007.5. +A

A pair of ladies’ tan gloves with leather palm and fur back with prixseam stitching, being popular cold weather gloves of the period 1950/1960’s


Donated by Liveryman Marion Kite in 2007

Accession No. 2007.6. +A

A pair of ladies’ leather glacé daywear gloves in light green with full pique stitching made in Czechoslovakia in the 1930’s.

Smart, racy 3.5 BL gloves with wide gusseted flared cuff on which two curved points are caught in by a small neat inserted strap. ‘Wash easy’ trade mark stamped in the left hand.


Donated by Liveryman Marion Kite in 2007

Accession No. 2007.7. +A

A pair of men’s red silk Ecclesiastical gloves of the nineteenth century, probably made in Italy, with inseam stitching and with a gold wire cross on the back of each glove.

Purchased on E – Bay by Liveryman Marion Kite in 2007 and donated by Liveryman Douglas Sweet.

Accession No. 2007.8.

An unusual wooden Tunbridge Ware glove darner of the nineteenth century.

Purchased on E – Bay by Liveryman Marion Kite in 2007 and donated by Liveryman Douglas Sweet.

Accession No. 2007.9.

A men’s black and white pleated nylon canvas overglove, black leather palm, rubber or synthetic fingers and anodised aluminium wrist coupling, made in Russia and designed for space travel, circa 1985.

Signed by cosmonaut Colonel Alexander Volrov.

Purchased in auction at Christies, South Kensington by the Glove Collection Trust.